What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
It is an 15 minute taxi or bus ride from JR Shirahama train station on the Kinokuni train line to Shirahamakan (a shuttle bus service is available).
1379 Shirarahama Shirahama-cho
Nishimuro-gun
Wakayama-ken
